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Nathaniel Coffin 1671–1721

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1671 · Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Died 29 Aug 1721 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Father Hon James Honorable Sr Coffin Of Brixton Sr
Mother Mary Severance (1645–1720)
Siblings Abigail Coffin, Abigail Gardner, Dinah Coffyn Coffin, Experience Coffin, James Coffyn, James Ii Coffin Of Dover Ii, Lt John Coffin Of Nantucket, Lydia Coffin Of Nantucket, Mary Coffin Of Nantucket, Mary Gardner, Stephen Coffin

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Coffin 1671–1721

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nathaniel Coffin began in 1671 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States. Nathaniel Coffin passed away in 1721 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Nathaniel Coffin in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Birth
1721
Death of Nathaniel Coffin in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Butlers, Parish of Brixton, Co. Devonshire, England (1536) to Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States (1671) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Coffin (1671–1721) was born in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Nathaniel Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Coffin PTP
1671–1721
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Severance PTP
1645–1720
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abigail Kimball PTP
1617–1658
Rattlesden, Suffolk, England

Nathaniel Coffin's Descendants

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Nathaniel Coffin PTP 1671–1721